5 SET-UP
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5.4
HANDLE ASSEMBLY ______________________________________________________
The
handle
was
shipped
with
the
upper
handle
disconnected from the bottom handle.
1.
Align the holes in the bottom handle with the holes in
the upper handle.
2.
Insert the four carriage bolts from the upper handle
side. Secure with the four nylon insert hex flange
nuts.
3.
Secure the handle control cable(s) to the bottom
handle using cable ties.
4.
20 Inch (50.8 cm) HoverKing:
Make sure the bail
cable is inserted in the correct slot in the throttle
lever.
• When the standard handle is installed, the bail
cable must be in the upper slot.
• When the optional tapered handle is installed, the
bail cable must be in the lower slot.
5.
Handle cables must be routed down handle and on
the right side of the engine. Do not wrap cables
around the left side of the engine.
NOTE:
20 inch (50.8 cm) HoverKing standard handle
shown. 16 inch (40.6 cm) HoverKing handle and optional 20 inch (50.8 cm) HoverKing tapered handle is assembled the
same way.
5.5
HANDLE MOUNTING HOLES ________________________________________________
The HoverKing has two mounting positions for the handle. Handle
positions are only recommendations. The handle should be
mounted so the operator has the best control of the mower based
on specific mowing conditions.
20 Inch (50.8 cm) HoverKing:
The back hole is recommended for
operation on steep inclines. The front hole is recommended for
operation on more level terrain.
16 Inch (40.6 cm) HoverKing:
The back hole is recommended for
operation on more level terrain. The front hole is recommended for
operation on steeper inclines.
5.6
BLADE DISK TORQUE______________________________________________________
Check torque on the blade disk. Do not over torque blade disk bolt or damage to the impeller bushing can result.
20 inch (50.8 cm) HoverKing - 38-40 ft. lb. (51-54 Nm)
16 inch (40.6 cm) HoverKing - 12-14 ft.lb. (16-19 Nm)
Carriage
Bolts
Nylon Insert Hex
Flange Nuts
Bottom
Handle
Upper
Handle
Upper Slot
Lower Slot
Handle
Cables
20 inch
HoverKing
16 inch
HoverKing
Back Hole
Back Hole
Front Hole
Front Hole
